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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 555.78 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 555.78 and 228.12 is: 314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 555.78 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/555.78 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 555.78 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 126,784.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,784.53/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.77

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